Thursday, April 18
May this coming Easter weekend bring you blessings of love, joy, peace and hope.
Senior Boys soccer practice on Tuesday after school in the main gym. Junior Boys soccer practice on Wednesday.
This is a very important reminder for all members of the Bishop Glee Club that we have a practice, today, at lunch. Please be prompt.
Any grade 11 or returning grade 12 students interested in being a part of the DR 2020 team are asked to see Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Crossman. There is a mandatory parent meeting on April 25.
Would all past and present members of the Concert Band please attend a brief meeting in the Music Room, today, at 11:05. We will not be playing, so please bring your lunch. If you are not currently a member of the Concert Band and would like to take part in our end of the year concert, you are welcome to attend this meeting.
Library – a reminder to all students, especially our Red Maple and White Pine readers, to grab an exciting “read” for the Easter long weekend. Drop into the library before the end of the day.
Earth Week is next week! Earth Day is Monday, April 22. Easter Monday. This year’s theme is “Protect Our Species”. Did you know that we have already wiped out approximately 60% of the world’s wildlife. We are the cause, but we can also be the solution. Ideas as to what “we” can do to minimize our impact on the planet will be shared next week.
Track and Field – there will be no sprinters, jumpers or throwers practice, today, after school. Your next practices will be on Tuesday and Thursday next week after school. Come prepared to practice outside in some muddy conditions. A reminder to all track and field athletes that your permission forms and fees are due next Friday, April 26, to Ms. Cotnam by 2:30 to be part of this year’s team. You will also need to attend practices next week to be eligible to attend the Hibernation Meet on April 30 and the uOttawa Meet on May 3.
A big thank-you from Ms. Cotnam to Ruby Pilatzke, Kyra Vincent, Sydney Vincent, Sarah Howell, Ashlyn Mulvihill, Sophie Collier, Taytun Brand, Brooklyn Mulvihill, Ryan Jeapes, Kian Olsheski, Tara Bradley, Drew Martin, Olivia Collier and Bryson Ballman for a fantastic job of score keeping the grade 8 girls basketball tournament yesterday. And, another huge thank to Quinn Campbell, Noah Russell, Connor Rielly, Conlan Mulvihill and Joel Adlam for a great job of refereeing yesterday. The coaches commented on what a great job you all did. A tournament of this magnitude does not run without you!
Grade 12 Badminton – congratulations goes out to Bishop’s grade 12 badminton team who competed at the county championships yesterday at Valour. Many athletes finished in the top 3 in each of their divisions. Moving on to EOSSAA next week in Brockville is Karlina Kerr, Olivia Parcher, Ty Gauthier and Jonah Bejjany. Would these four athletes come to Mr. Kraftchick’s room at 11:00 a.m. to discuss some EOSSAA details before the long weekend.
Dance-a-thon – our leadership team will be outside the Student Council room to answer any questions regarding our first annual Relay For Life. We can also help you register online. It’s only $20 to per member. This will get you into the event, a t-shirt, food, and an amazing time with friends. Register today!
Paris and Rome – there is still time and still spots available for this amazing trip taking place in June of 2020. Please see the info board outside the cafeteria or one of the key teachers for more info. Oui, Oui!
High Jump practice will start next week in the main gym at lunch – Tues., Wed. and Friday.
Wednesday, April 17
Library – grab one of our new titles for the Easter weekend!
Jazz Band is cancelled for today. We will resume practice after the Easter weekend.
There will be an Ancora meeting today, at lunch, to sort the donations for St. Vincent de Paul. Please meet at the chapel at the beginning of lunch
Thank you to everyone for supporting Bishop’s “Hop to It Easter Food Drive” for St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen. Could you please send your food and hygiene items down to the front foyer, outside of the chapel, after this announcement.
Any grade 11 or returning grade 12 students for September 2019 interested in being a part of our 2020 DR team, please see Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Crossman for details. We have a mandatory parent meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 25.
Track and Field sprinters and jumpers – your practice schedule is posted on the bulletin board outside the main gym. There will be a practice today, after school, for all sprinters, jumpers and throwers in the weight room. Please meet at the trophy case at 2:45 prepared to run the halls, stairs and do circuits in the weight room. Permission forms and athletic fees are due Friday, April 26.
Pizza Day today at the SAC – this is our second last pizza day of the year. Stop by for a slice of pizza for a toonie. The SAC will also be open all day for the grade 8 girls basketball tournament.
Access to all change rooms today will be through the hallway entrances due to the basketball tournament in both gyms. Do not enter through the gym and disrupt the games in the progress.
Dance-a-thon – our leadership team will be outside the Student Council room to answer any questions regarding our first annual Relay For Life. We can also help you register online. It’s only $20 to per member. This will get you into the event, a t-shirt, food, and an amazing time with friends. Register today!
Cafeteria – due to the wrap bar being under construction, all wraps will need to be pre-ordered before lunch time. Thank you!
Ms. Cotnam’s grade 9 phys. ed. class will be in the health room today for class.
Tuesday, April 16
Board Crusaders Game Group – we are meeting at lunch, today, in Mrs. Kenny’s room 201.
Grade 12 students – our Prom meeting has been changed to today at 11:10, in Mrs. O’Connor’s room, room 124. This is an important meeting. New members are encouraged to attend!
Are you in grade 10 or 11 and plan on going to college? Algonquin College in Ottawa is offering a one-day career training experience on Thursday, May 2. Come to Student Services for more information and to sign up!
Any grade 11 or returning grade 12 students for September 2019 interested in being a part of our 2020 DR team, please see Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Crossman for details. We have a mandatory parent meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 25.
There will be a Concert Band rehearsal today in the Music Room at the beginning of lunch. Attendance at this rehearsal is mandatory if you wish to play in the Arts and Technology Showcase. If you have a conflict with today’s rehearsal, please see Mrs. McDonald prior to rehearsal.
Bishop’s “Hop to It Easter Food Drive” for St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen runs until tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17. Please bring your favourite Easter food items in to your Period 1 class to share with others this Easter!
Youth Relay for life – our leadership team will be outside the cafeteria all week to answer questions and help people sign up for the dance-a-thon. This is going to be an amazing night of fun and you get to do some good at the same time. Sign up your group of 4-10 and come up with a fun team name! Don’t delay.
Grade 12 Badminton Players – singles and doubles practice today after school this week in preparation for your tournament on Wednesday at Valour. A reminder that all players are to meet Mr. Kraftchick at Valour, at 7:45, on Wednesday morning. Parents are responsible for your transportation to and from the tournament.
Track and Field sprinters and jumpers – your practice schedule is now posted on the bulletin board outside the main gym. There will be a practice today, after school, for all long sprinters, jumpers and throwers in the weight room. In addition, middle and long distance runners will be practicing outside. Please meet at the trophy case, at 2:45, prepared to run the halls, stairs and do circuits in the weight room. A reminder to all track and field athletes that your permission forms and athletic fees are due next Friday, April 26. No forms, no fees, no track meets.
Pizza Day tomorrow at the SAC. This is our second last pizza day of the year. Stop by for a slice of pizza for a toonie. The SAC will also be open all day for the grade 8 girls’ basketball tournament.
Library – could the following students please see Ms. Jalette in the library sometime today: Launa Shand, Leigha Bennett, Sydney Pachal, Kaleb Lavoie and Napoleon Comeau.
There will be a short meeting of the ABC today in the Breakfast room. All are welcome. Please bring your Vesey’s order forms.
Paris and Rome – a reminder to see Mme Spencer, Ms Laabs or Mrs Plazek for more info on this trip if a lifetime.
Tara Bradley, Selena Popkie and Elia Valenzuela, please see Ms. Cotnam, at 11:05, at the SAC.
Senior Boys soccer practice tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. in the main gym.
Monday, April 15
“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like slavery and apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Sometimes it falls on a generation to be great. You can be that generation. Let your greatness blossom.” Nelson Mandela. Our “Hop to It” Easter food drive at Bishop needs you to be great. Bring your donations into your period 1 class by Wednesday.
Are you in grade 10 or 11 and plan on going to college? Algonquin College in Ottawa is offering a one-day career training experience on Thursday, May 2. Come to Student Services for more information and to sign up!
Any grade 11 or returning grade 12 students for September 2019 interested in being a part of our 2020 DR team, please see Mr. Conrad or Mrs. Crossman for details. We have a mandatory parent meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 25.
Bishop’s Grade 10 and 11 Badminton team competed at the county tournament on Friday. The team did exceptionally well, posting some great results for the day. Zachary Schonnop and Mishayla Morrell finished 3rd in their recreational singles events; while Mira Stiles finished 2nd in the recreational girls singles and Connor Rielly; Nikolas Majszki finished 2nd in the recreational boys doubles event. Congratulations to Tori Storing who went undefeated to win the competitive girls singles event. Well done team. See you on the court next year!
Grade 12 Badminton Players – all singles and doubles will practice on Monday and Tuesday after school this week in preparation for your tournament on Wednesday at Valour. A reminder that all players are to meet Mr. Kraftchick, at Valour, at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
Track and Field sprinters and jumpers – your practice schedule is now posted on the bulletin board outside the main gym. There will be a practice today after school for all sprinters, jumpers and throwers in the weight room. Please meet at the trophy case at 2:45 prepared to run the halls, stairs and do circuits in the weight room. A reminder to all track and field athletes that your permission forms and athletic fees are due next Friday, April 26.
Grade 8 Girls basketball score keepers – Kian Olsheski, Brooklyn Mulvihill, Ryan Jeapes, Sarah Howell, Ashlyn Mulvihill, Taytun Brand, Sydney Vincent, Kyra Vincent, Ruby Pilatzke, Drew Martin, Olivia Collier and Tara Bradley – are asked to come to a brief meeting today at 11:05 in the SAC. Would Joel Adlam, Conlan Mulvihill and Quinn Campbell come to the SAC today at lunch to pick-up the tournament rules? The score keepers and referee schedules have been posted outside the SAC. Let Ms. Cotnam know, today, if there are any issues.
Pizza Day on Wednesday at the SAC. This is our second last pizza day of the year. Stop by for a slice of pizza for a toonie. The SAC will also be open all day for the grade 8 girls basketball tournament.
Dance-a-thon – our leadership team is very excited for the first annual Youth Relay for Life and we hope you are too. We will be set up outside the Student Council room all week to answer questions and help you sign up. It’s $20 to register but that gets you registered, a t-shirt, food and more. Then, we ask that you raise a minimum of $50 per person. Grab your friends and make a team or register individually and we will help you find a team. Click here to register! Stop by the Student Council room for more details.
White Pine Reading Club – if you missed Friday’s meeting, please see Ms. Jalette in the library sometime today or tomorrow.
This is a reminder to members of the ABC that Vesey’s bulb order forms are due tomorrow.